Friday, 1 December 2017

DECEMBER 2017 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW PLUS YOUR HOROSCOPE

The very significant planetary shift this month is Saturn’s
move into its own home sign of Capricorn on the 20th.

He has been in Sagittarius for two and a half years and from
the 20th he will move through Capricorn for 2 and a half years.He travels through each sign every
approximately 29 years, for 2 and half years.

The sign he is in has great implications for our charts,
especially if we have planets in our chart that are in Capricorn or in angular
relationship to Capricorn. Saturn is a transpersonal planet linking the inner
planets with the outer planets. He therefore symbolises how what is gong on in
the world around us, trickles down and impacts us personally.

Saturn rules Capricorn so it is well placed in this sign to
imply its very intrinsic character as a planet.

It is a planet,
especially in its home sign, which rules economic structures(the economy) with great value on money and
self-sufficiency; it can put too much emphasis on the material and forget the
spiritual. It gives endurance to overcome difficulties and pride and reputation
is important.Status can become an end
in itself. If well used however, honesty and integrity in power is underlined
and if not ,unscrupulous means can be
used to gain or keep wealth and social power.. but which eventually brings a
nemesis.

Saturn always tests for hubris and the resultant nemesis
rather like Pluto, but more subtly.

The test lies in use of power and money..Saturn brings out the best or worst of the
sign it is in; for the greater good for all or for selfish, self-seeking,
egotistical purposes. It tests the powers that be, to realise that we are
merely stewards of power and money, but not the owners of it. It tests for
selfishness or service.Universal
responsibility or self-serving.

England is a
Capricorn country according to the chart of 1066.England has always seen itself as powerful and from colonial days
it has felt to be a great influence in the world, and still sees itself as a
force majeure.

Saturn in the sign of Capricorn will test the country to the
limit to prove its ability to be self sufficient and effective as an economy,
not least with the coming Brexit situation. Arrogance, presumption, self
seeking, or pride and extreme nationalism, could however be its downfall, not least
economically, especially with Pluto now also in Capricorn till 2025.

Capricorn rules conservatism with a small and capital C. and
Saturn in that sign will test the resilience of a Conservative government to
the limit. The political ideology of austerity (and nationalism/protectionism)
will be pushed to the limit while the powerful and wealthy thrive. But that
limit will be a suicidal precipice for all.Power without responsibility/humility and fairness will always bring a
steep price to pay. The demise of democracy may have to be endured before
revolutionary change is a total necessity.

Saturn in Capricorn is a particularly harsh karmic
schoolteacher for nearly 3 years… but Pluto also is there till 2025, so this is
a long, long haul.

And then there is the power of technology … another
planetary story.

Indeed globally we are all, with Pluto in Capricorn, facing,
big time, the impact on the world and its environs of global greed and the
power of the apparently only value system on offer… of the unthinking holy
grail of economic growth. Globalised uber capitalism now reigns, with the
tragic results, manifesting, apart from great inequalities, such as plastics
etc being now ubiquitous in our seas, in our fish, killing creatures and in our
drinking water, and not to mention the impact of climate change and all its
fallout for our planet and us all. Saturn in Capricorn will now join power with
Pluto in the hard lesson we are all to learn (lessons are cyclical)… this time
with added global intensity and potential shock.

There is a sense of crisis within most people, if they are
honest, re the state of the planet on many levels, and this will culminate in
late 2019 / 2020 when Saturn conjuncts Pluto. A global change of direction will
be a total necessity, not a choice, by then.

This month the first few days are rather rocky with Mars
opposition Uranus.. This is quite unpredictable and the chances of unexpected
upheavals politically and geo physically are strong then.

The Sun, Mercury and Venus are all conjuncting Saturn this
month, so there are reality checks abundant, but also there is a sense of
discipline and a serious approach to events than can be sobering but necessary.

The Moon is full on the 3rd at 11 degrees of
Gemini and squares up to Neptune, suggesting some shocks and eruptions that
have a smoke and mirror basis, are in the air. Not all is, as it seems.

The Moon is new on the 18th, at 26 degrees of
Sagittarius (an important degree.. the galactic centre). A powerful day of
insight with the birth of the new somehow, based on an ability to take a more
objective overview of the planet.

ARIES

Mercury moves
retrograde on the 3rd and remains as such until the 23rd.
For your sign, this means that there may be some delays or blocks or
misunderstandings in long distance communications, or indeed in travel, but
travel is flagged up for many of you.

After the 1st,
all of you, before the 25th, will find that love and happiness comes
through higher study, learning, or indeed travel and long distance
interests.

Before the 9th,
all born after April 13th may find that others are a little
confrontational. There is a definite feeling that they are no pushovers
and it is important that you do not invite this response in others by being
stubborn yourself. War drums are slightly audible.

Before the 20th, Saturn will
be, for those born after April 15th, demanding discipline, hard work
and focus, which is ultimately very constructive.

However, if
born at the very beginning of your sign, around March 21st/22nd,
after the 20th, Saturn’s big move into Capricorn, which is very
important this month, ( and where he will stay for two and a half years), will
bring some feeling of negativity, restriction and challenge around professional
issues. This is short lived, but needs mature attention.

Uranus is in
his last phase of stirring up the lives of those born April 13th to
16th. You are nearly at the end of a period that has lasted
since summer 2016, which has created some turmoil, change, awakening, chaos and
a need for freedom; and risk and adrenalin being part of the picture. You
have made a transition and you are just about to finalise it.

Finally, those
born April 6th to 9th need to remember to use power
wisely, without manipulation or coercion and to avoid those who would do the
same. Notably connected to career. This is with you throughout next
year as well, so take note.

TAURUS

Saturn’s move
into Capricorn on the 20th, where he will stay for two and half
years, is significant to your sign in the fact that he is supportive, strict,
and promises constructive progress if mature and willing to do what is
necessary. Those targeted this month, after the 20th are born
around April 21st/22nd.

This month
feels quite profound for many of you in terms of sharing deep feelings and
dealings with finances.

However, after
the 25th, for all born up to April 29th, happiness, love
and favours come from long distance quarters and from your wisdom.

Mars after the
9th, however, is bringing for all born up to May 5th,
some confrontations with others. Stubbornness will not help, nor will
theirs. Be prepared to give ground, but avoid people who are gratuitously
challenging.

Jupiter, now in
Scorpio of course is good news for your sign, notably this month if born May 1st
to 8th. He will be making you extravagant, indulgent, happy,
enjoying self and others, who are particularly enhancing of your life; and
travel and people from other cultures are particularly beneficial for your
relationships.

Those born May
1st to 3rd are enjoying the blessings of the sensitivity
of Neptune and communications are emotionally and intellectually
balanced and your empathy, compassion and appreciation of nature, the arts
and spirituality is still ongoing and growing.

Finally, those
born May 7th to 10th are still benefiting from Pluto’s
empowerments, which are transformation, belief in self-emanating from
higher wisdom, study and long distance connections. Confidence and
self-regeneration is in the air. This is rare. Enjoy.

GEMINI

Saturn’s move
into Capricorn this month on the 20th, where he will stay for two
and half years, is a relief for many of you because his presence in Sagittarius
for the last two and half years has been a very maturing process that has not
always been easy. Hopefully you are now better for the process.

Relationships
are powerful in your life this month and in a positive way and indeed for all
born after June 7th, communications with others will be paramount,
but because Mercury your ruler goes retrograde on the 3rd till the
23rd, you must ensure during this period, clarity in communication
and that communications are properly/correctly received, whether you to others
or visa-versa.

For all, before
the 25th, there is a very great boost from Cupid and love and
affection is all around and you give as much as you receive.

Before the 9th,
if born after June 15th, energy creatively is strong. Your
passions are strong and romance is flagged up in a constructive and confident
way.

Uranus is still
encouraging those born June 15th to 18th to be more aware
of the world, more altruistic, more humanitarian and who wish to make change
for self and others. An enlightening period that has lasted for
over a year is coming to an end and you are a better person for it.

However, if
born around June 1st to 3rd, you are still experiencing a
period of some confusion and the potential for over-idealism and potential
deception from self or others is strong. This is about to finish, so look
forward to clearer times, but don’t underestimate the journey that you have
been on, which has actually redeemed you to some extent, as you have watched
and waited.

The Moon is
full on the 3rd in your sign directly affecting those born around
June 1st –4th. For this group, emotions are powerful and
rather primeval, from within you or from others. Truths and tensions will out
and potential endings are in the air.There is a reaping of what has been sown.

CANCER

Big news this
month is Saturn moves into Capricorn which is your opposite sign and will stay
there for two and a half years, which means that you will all, to some
extentat some points over the coming
period, experience some growing pains and learning curves that are necessary
for your maturity; and which, handled well, are constructive.

Those most
affected this month, after the 20th, are born June 22nd/23rd.
This will bring some reality checks re relationships, or even blocks and you
have to make decisions based on whether others are Karmic schoolteachers or
actually who not helpful at all. Delays however, are there for you to
have space to re-think things.

Uranus is about
to come to an end of a period, which has lasted for about a year of some chaos
in the lives of those born July 16th to 19th. This
has mostly affected your status and work direction which has been unstable and
in which you have felt dissatisfied. Change is nearly complete and
the restlessness that you feel should calm. You should be in a different
place, either psychologically or literally but new. The unpredictable
however is nearly at an end.

Those greatly
benefiting from Neptune still are those born July 2nd to 4th.
The creativity, spirituality, empathy and compassion you feel, particularly
emanating from long distance issues is still with you for a short time.
Your emotions and your heart are more mature now, as well as more sensitive.

Finally, Pluto
is still bringing tests to those born July 9th to 12th in
his once every 248 challenge to your Sun. There is a little way to go yet
with this journey, but it is important that you absolutely recognise when other
people are abusing power and don’t sink to their level and recognise bullies
for what they are.

LEO

Saturn moves
out of Sagittarius where he has been for two and a half years and into
Capricorn on the 20th, where he will stay for two and a half years
and be less likely to impact your sign (although of course he may impact other
planets and points other than your Sun of course) Whilst Saturn has been in
Sagittarius he has taught you some important lessons in a stern way, but
hopefully constructively and has encouraged you to work hard and be more
mature.

Mercury moving
retrograde this month from the 3rd will however ask of many of you
that you ensure that you communicate clearly to those that you love, not least
offspring and that in any dealings to do with speculation, beware of
misunderstandings, but delays are inevitable.

After the 1st
and before the 25th, Venus is, for all of you, giving an opportunity
to really enjoy love life, offspring, fun, to live life to the full and to
express creativity.

Before the 9th,
if born after August 17th, you will also have confidence in speech
and communications and to be assertive, constructively so.

After the 9th
if born up to August 7th there is definitely some impatience and
irritation at home and with family. Stubborn resistance is in the air and
you yourself may be contributing heavily to the problem.

Jupiter, now
well established in Scorpio, is, for those born August 3rd to 10th,
bringing some bonuses in your home and family situation and around real estate,
but there is a potential element of self-indulgence, over-extension and
over-expansion and some potential arrogance which needs watching. Do not
assume all is always going to fine.

Those born
August 16th to 20th, are still experiencing, although
it’s nearly over now, a long period of a sense of opportunity to renew and
regenerate and to look outside the box to see a bigger picture and to be true
to your individuality. Awakenings will have come in the area of creativity,
romance and possibly through children’s issues.

VIRGO

Saturn’s move
into Capricorn on the 20th, where he will stay for two and a half
years is very constructive in many respects for your sign. He will force
many of you to very grounded and pragmatic and disciplined around love life and
offspring and also hard working and disciplined in creativity as well, which
will pay off.

The most
affected this month, after the 20th, are those born August 23rd
to 25th.

Mercury, your
ruler, is retrograde from the 3rdtill the 23rd which will suggest
that many of you need to check that your communications with family members in
particular, are absolutely understood and clear, but blocks, restrictions and
delays on plans, particularly domestically, may haunt you. Re-thinks may
be necessary.

After the 25th,
for all born up to September 1st, there is a boost to the world of
your heart. Romance and affections flourish. You are warm, people
want to be with you and your artistic skills are underlined.

After the 9th,
for all born up to September 7th, you are assertive and determined
in communications and constructive in your actions. People listen.

Jupiter is very
much favouring those born September 3rd to 10th this
month. He is bringing extra eloquence and wisdom to your being.
Good news and confidence is yours andat the least a quiet contentment. Travel too is well indicated.

Neptune is
still opposing, in his long, protracted transit, the Suns of those born
September 3rd to 5th. This transit is over by next
month. There have been confusions and deceptions re others. Your
projections onto others and your idealisation of others are starting to diminish.
Empathy and compassion has been strong, but sometimes misplaced, but you are
more psychic and more sensitive and more aware of the power of your heart now,
which is no bad thing, but clarity will start to dawn, not least re
others.

Finally, Pluto
has been really empowering and will impact, all next year, the consciousness
and confidence of those born September 9th to 12th.
You know who you are and you know what you need to do to fulfil yourself, not
least in creativity, romantic issues and to do with empowering your
creativity. Insight into self and life has been and continues to be
regenerative.

LIBRA

Saturn’s move
away from Sagittarius into Capricorn on the 20th will impact all of
you at some point over the next two and a half years, but initially after the
20th, those most affected are born September 24th and 25th.
Issues to do with home, family, real estate may become a little demanding and
reality checks are in the air. Remember Saturn is a benevolent despot,
but he also brings realities to your door that need dealing with.

After the 3rd,
when Mercury goes retrograde, you will all need to ensure that communications
are absolutely clarified, but before the 25th, your ability to
combine heart with mind in what you say and think will be enhancing of all your
dealings with others.

After the 25th,
if born up to October 1st, have a care that you are not expecting
too much of others or over-indulging yourself.

Uranus is
finalising his long period of some chaos in relationships or unpredictability
for those born October 16th to 19th. Stabilisation will
come soon. The changes and the unpredictable events that others have
brought to your life have actually been liberating, even if you have resisted
them.

Finally, those
born October 10th to 13th are still grappling, and will
do for some months to come, with issues possibly to do with domestic
relationships and change., courtesy of Pluto. You want liberation and
empowerment. Be just very conscious how you go about getting it.
There is a battle within as well as externally and you need to dig deep to find
how you can calm this journey down, which can’t be denied, but must be
controlled.

SCORPIO

Saturn moves
into Capricorn on the 20th, having been in Sagittarius for two and a
half years and from Capricorn, where he will remain for a further two and a
half years, he will impact you all during that period in a constructive way,
but he will be emphasising duty, obligation and hard work. Most affected
this month is born October 24th/25th. Your mind
will become more stable, more grounded, more serious, as will your
communications.

After the 25th,
for all born up to November 1st, will be able to bring harmony to
communications with love.

After the 9th,
however, all born up to November 6th will find that Mars in your
sign is bringing a forceful, determined, ambitious, competitive mood.
Just be careful that you do not ride roughshod over others.

Jupiter, of
course now in your sign, is extremely positive this month for all born November
3rd to 10th. Bonuses, luck, travel, advantage,
protection, enjoyment are yours, not least financially.

Neptune is
also, for those born around November 4th, in his final fling,
bringing love, empathy, compassion, caring and sensitivity to your door.
Not least connected to the arts and love life and also caring for those who are
vulnerable in your care.

Finally, Pluto,
your ruler, still in Capricorn, is currently and for all next year still
bringing for those born November 9th to 12th insight,
strength, power of communications and wisdom. He is bringing out the best in
your sign.

SAGITTARIUS

This is your
month and in many ways you can all feel relieved that Saturn is finally leaving
your sign on the 20th, where he has been for the last two and a half
years, so some of the stress is off, although you will have grown enormously
over that period, if you really reflect on the truth of your challenges.

Mercury goes
retrograde on the 3rd till the 23rd in your sign, suggesting that
for many of you it will be very important that your mind is as clear as
possible and that you are aware that delays, hiccups and misinformation,
misunderstandings are possible, more than usual.

Before the 25th,
Venus is your sign, for all of you however, will be accentuating your charisma,
your charm, your love life, your friendships and your work in a very positive
way.

Before the 9th,
all born after December 16th, will be feeling very constructive,
particularly in dealing with others and groups. Your leadership skills
are honed and your goals can be achieved.

Before the 20th,
however, those born in Sagittarius, after the 18th, are still
experiencing the final hurrah of Saturn’s influence. Tiredness, restrictions,
blocks, responsibilities and duties are on your shoulders. Face facts, do
what you have to, step up to the plate, but also recognise lessons. After
the 20th you canstart to
say goodbye to this energy.

Uranus,
however, is inspiring, for a final fling, those born December 16th
to 19th. You are coming to the end of about eighteen months of
waking up to new possibilities, creatively and in love life and celebrating
your uniqueness with confidence and belief.

Those born
December 3rd to 5th are finally coming to the end of
around eighteen months of a sense of confusion, uncertainty, tiredness and an
escapist feelings, but this will have served you well as this has allowed you
to transition from one consciousness to another, to tune into your more
spiritual self.

The new Moon is
on the18th in your sign targeting those born around December18th. For this
group new starts and innovations are likely. Positive seeds can be sown.

CAPRICORN

The big news is
that Saturn, your ruling planet, is leaving Sagittarius and entering into your
sign on the 20th, where he will be for two and a half years,
therefore, his energy will impact you all at some point during this
period.

Initially,
after the 20th, those affected are born around December 22nd/23rd
and for this group, this month there will definitely be a feeling of a reality
check and it is a significant one. Having to be mature, step up to
responsibilities and obligations and discipline and hard work is necessary and
yours to face, but also it is important to look after your health and pace yourself.
Saturn is a Karmic schoolteacher and we have to learn and grow under his
influence, which with courage we all do.

After the 25th,
all born up to December 30th however, have Venus directly affecting
them, which will bring charm, grace, charisma and love into your life, both
given and received.

Before the 9th,
however, all born after January 14th need to be careful about rather
obstructive or difficult people in the work front and it is important that you
are flexible and not stubborn or indeed impatient. Egos can clash.

However, after
the 9th, if born up to January 5th, your capacity for
leadership skills, for determination and for pursuing your goals is both
constructive and successful and others can help you in cooperation.

Jupiter is on
your side very much now if born January 1st to 8th.
He is bringing bonuses from significant others in your life. Friends are
helpful and travel is in the air. Opportunities and wisdom and fulfilment
of goals is very much a possibility in action or in the planning stage too.

Uranus is
finalising his period of bringing a note of chaos to the doors of those born
January 14th to 17th. Uncertainty around home, real
estate and family is coming to an end and your inner-restlessness will be
assuaged.

Neptune
continues to finalise his mission to enlarge your heart and your spiritual
sensitivity and your creative soul if born around January 2nd.
Your emotions have been freed.

Finally, Pluto
in your sign is still, and you are used to this, directly impacting those born
January 7th to 10th. Intense experiences have been
yours for some time. Endings and new beginnings and empowerment and
self-reinvention have been in the journey.. You have found your
potential. Use it wisely and remember that the only true friend of power
is humility. This transit only happens every 248 years.

AQUARIUS

Saturn’s move
into Capricorn is a rather dumb note for your sign so it really is not of
significance.

However, before
the 20th, those affected in a constructive way by Saturn are those
born after February 15th. For this group, obligations and
duties to others, hard work, responsibility is strong, but coped with wisely
and bring admiration and progress.

After the 3rd,
and till the 23rd, Mercury moving retrograde does imply that
communications with friends need to be clarified or you can end up in the wrong
place, wrong time, and with wrong message.

Before the 25th,
there is much love and support from friends and you can give them what they
need as well.

Before the 9th,
if born after February 12th, travel is in the ether and study is
constructive and determined and your goals are easily achieved.

After the 9th,
if born up to February 3rd, there is a possibility of being at
loggerheads with someone in your work and avoid impatience, intransigence and
irritation, as others will be quick to give back the same.

Jupiter is
bringing for all born January 30th to February 6th
potential for a little bit of over-confidence or over-indulgence and possibly a
little bit of perceived arrogance. Don’t over reach. Enjoy but have
a little moderation.

Your ruler,
Uranus is finalising his journey of enhancing of your being, if born February
12th to 15th. He is just bringing your natural
intuition to its height. Your insight, your wisdom and your lateral
thinking is at its best and awakens many.

PISCES

Saturn’s move
into Capricorn on the 20th will serve you all constructively at some
point during the next two and a half years. Meanwhile those born after
March 17th will this month, before the 20th, feel the
last squeeze of Saturn as he brings a few blocks or restrictions or reality
check, particularly connected to work and career. Look after your
health. Pace yourself. Don’t lose confidence. Step up to the
plate and face facts.

After the 20th,
those born around February 20th will be feeling the beneficial side
of Saturn as he brings maturity, discipline and progress to your door through
constructive hard work and loyalty and duty.

Mercury moving
retrograde on the 3rd will be a warning to all to be very clear in
your communications, both given and received, in your career context and with
authority figures.

Before the 25th,
all of you need to be cautious about over-use of charm in order to get your way
at work.

After the 25th,
if born up to February 27th, social live and friendships radiate
affection, love and satisfaction and your goals are achieved.

After the 9th,
Mars in Scorpio is bringing courage, determination and constructive wisdom to
all born up to March 5th, when travel has got a very positive feel
about it, as has study and academic issues.

Jupiter is very
much smiling on those born March 1st to 8th. Again,
travel and academic issues and increase in wisdom is absolutely brimming.
Confidence and joy is yours.

Neptune, your
ruler, is finalising his long visitation to the Suns so powerfully of those
born March 1st to 3rd and this long journey has brought
an intense dose of your Pisces nature and that has been hopefully positive, but
there has been a danger( and continues to be for a few weeks )of escapism or
hyper-sensitivity or self-deception; but positively, it will have brought extra
psychic powers, spiritual understanding, creativity to the nth degree and true
connection with your heart and nature and others.

Finally, Pluto
continues to really empower the consciousness and the intellect of those born
March 7th to 10th. This power has enabled you to
heal and help and transform and regenerate not only yourself, but also others,
particularly if working in concert for the greater good. Insight, wisdom
and a sense of destiny have been yours and will continue as such until the end
of 2018.

About Me

Astro Analysis is the website of London-based psychological Astrologer, Leigh Oswald. Leigh has been a practising professional Astrologer for four decades.
Leigh is a qualified teacher and teaches Astrology when time allows. Her academic background prior to studying Astrology included philosophy, psychology, sociology and English literature.
Practising and writing about Astrology has allowed Leigh to bring together many of these disciplines. When she found Astrology, Leigh felt as if she had "come home".